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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.08, 528.48 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.08, 528.48 and 235.78 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.08 : 528.48 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.08/528.48 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.08x = 528.48 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.08x = 124,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,605.01/383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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